Sigma Defense is a leading technology company serving the Department of Defense (DoD), providing tactical communications systems and services for digital modernization since 2006. Through our acquisitions of SOLUTE in January 2022 and Sub U Systems in May 2022, we have expanded our software and communications hardware solutions to better support JADC2, C5ISR, SATCOM, and DEVSECOPS for customers in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force. Through a combination of hardware, software, and industry expertise, we provide a complete portfolio of solutions and services that accelerates information collection and sharing for faster decision making and better mission outcomes.

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We are looking for a hybrid Program Manager (PM) to act as the overall lead, manager and administrator for our contracted effort with PMA-290 (Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft program) at NAVAIR in Lexington Park, MD. The successful candidate will serve as the primary interface and point of contact with Government program authorities on program/project issues, oversee prime and sub-contractor execution of the contract requirements, and manage the acquisition and employment of program/project resources. In addition, the successful Program Manager will be expected to shape and manage customer expectations for all areas of performance, to routinely interact with our Government lead on-site, and to strong, strategic relationships with program stakeholders. The PM will be responsible for the following:

• Ensure labor categories are fully staffed and appropriately balanced IAW SOW and customer day-to-day needs.
• Respond to Requests for Quote (RFQ) to include Labor Category assignments, development of cost estimate and negotiations with sub-contractor.
• Develop and manages program burn plans.
• Present program status at company formal and informal Program Management Reviews.
• Participate in all phases of company contract re-compete activities and participate in corporate proposal efforts as required.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• MA/MS Degree plus 10 years of experience. Experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• At least 5 years of experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager.
• Significant experience supporting U.S. Navy aviation community in a supervisory role developing spend plans, managing contracts and supporting NAVAIR Integrated Products Teams.
• Leadership experience in US Service-related military operations or defense acquisition program management related to weapons system acquisition, employment, and life cycle management.
• Knowledge in DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5000.2 (Operation of the Defense Acquisition System).
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, policies, and practices of system acquisition to plan, organize, and coordinate critical aspects of the development, production, and deployment of systems, subsystems, and equipment.
• Current/active US DoD Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Business Management or a technical field.
• Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional.
• Program Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC P/PM) Level 3.
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III Program Management certification.
• Experience with Management in Navy Acquisition, NAVAIR, or a PMA.
• Experience with NAVAIR, NSWC, and Navy airworthiness processes and requirements.

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive):

• Technical Performance: Plan, identify, estimate, cost, acquire, schedule, and retire resources needed to satisfy program requirements within organizational constraints.
• Customer intimacy: Consistently make time to seek time with and interact with our customers to understand their expectations and incorporate their input. Demonstrate commitment and energy to meet customer needs. Build strong relationships with strategic partners and key suppliers.
• Communications: Manage communications with stakeholders to ensure that program information is defined, collected, shared, understood, stored and retrieved in a manner that effectively meets program and stakeholder needs.

• Program Growth: Recognize and respond to customer needs in order to develop additional sales that support organizational objectives.
• Proposal Management: Work with our Growth Team to establish proposal strategy, analyze and shape RFPs, and produce and deliver winning proposals.
• Build budget and spending execution plans.

• Track contractual obligation and expenditure data.
• Review and propose budget artifact language, Including justification books/sheets.
• Draft funding documents, such as MIPRs.
• Draft contractual requirements, Including SOW, proposal Instructions, evaluation factors, and cost estimates.
• Review contractual proposals, Including technical proposals, bill of materials, and labor categories and hour allocations.
• Host program meetings, such as monthly review and technical Interchanges.
• Update program status databases, such as weekly activity reports, document libraries, financial trackers, and program cost, schedule, performance, and risk "dashboards".
• Build and maintain program schedules with event dependencies.
• Review contractual deliverables, confer with Interdisciplinary team, and provide response recommendations.
• Develop/recommend acquisition strategies.
• Review requirement documents and track validation (e.g., test) events.
• Track technical and programmatic progress of developments, identify dependencies and risks, and propose solutions to obstacles and risk mitigations.
• Review program documentation, such as system engineering plans, test evaluation strategies, and risk management plans. Provide recommendations and assist execution as needed.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000 annually.

Benefits

• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance to Include an HSA Plan and HRA Plan Which Features a $6,000 Health Reimbursement
• Life and A&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) with Carry-Over up to 240 hours
• 12 (Floating) Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Highly Competitive Salary
• Flexible Schedule

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.